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How safe is Colombia for female travelers?
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based on 91 experiences from female travelers
Colombia, Solo travel
Amazing and safe! Solo traveling through Colombia was incredible! From vibrant cities to lush jungles, every day was an adventure. Met amazing people, felt safe, and fell in love with the culture. Can’t wait to go back! 🇨🇴
Posted: August 6, 2025
Liz
Panama
Colombia, Family travel
I felt safe almost everywhere except in Plaza de Botero in Medellin were they have statues from the artist, that park felt sketchy and there were too much people walking around randomly. I like a vegan sushi I bought there in Medellín twice but overall vegan food.. they didn't have much. I spent around $300 dollars in everything that included the hotel where I stayed in the same room with mom and sister, then a whole bus to take us from our hotel to the touristic sites for 3 or 5 days I think it was and then I spent like a $100 on souvenirs.
Posted: July 21, 2025Cartagena, Couple travel
Although there is much to offer in Cartagena, Colombia it is important to stay vigilant. I was at a bar with my partner and pretty sure someone put something in my drink. I only had 2 beers at the bar and when I was walking home with my partner I could not keep my eyes open. I was literally falling asleep as we were walking home and I had never felt like this before. - and to happen for drinking 2 beers- nope! Usually it’s the women sex workers who drug men to take their money, etc but not always.
Posted: July 6, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
Liz
Colombia
Tumaco, Family travel
Tumaco is a great place. The people are friendly and beautiful, the beach is a tremendously impressive and imposing place. I lived there for 9 years and was delighted, now that I've left, I miss it because it really left a mark on me. You need to go and visit.
Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: December, 2015
Nava
Canada
Cali, Solo travel
I was volunteering in the mountains near Cali and on my days off, booked the hostel Patio del Rio and had such an amazing time. The employees there Andres and Thomas were so warm and welcoming and showed me around the city, I met tons of lovely people and even baked a banana bread for everyone in the hostel! I would reccomend going out at night with locals, or at the very least go with large groups of people. Safety in numbers.
Posted: April 16, 2025How safe is Colombia for women?
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Noemi
Laureles
Me and my girlfriend have been living here for over a month walking everywhere we go, hangout out with locals daily, and going out intoxicated for nightlife most weekends. We have not had a problem yet! People have primarily been kind, I don’t think we’ve experienced homophobia(?), and we have no had anything stolen. We are in love with it here and I hope we and other travelers continue having positive and safe experiences in laureles.
Posted: November 25, 2025
Valeria
Cali
I haven’t had anything happen to me personally but I’m a local. I wouldn’t visit without a local connection to warn you about how to behave and where to avoid. It’s a lovely city but I do believe female foreigners are at risk.
Posted: November 21, 2025Medellín
Medellin is generally safe now a days, but you should be always careful about your surroundings, and try not to obvious about you personal belongings, ask if you show off thief may target you Use metro or reliable transport so you avoid uncomfortable situations
Posted: November 20, 2025
Valeria
Pasto
It’s safe during the daytime depending on the area. Try to avoid going out in the evening since 21:00. Try to use your phone in closed areas only. It is very unlikely but it might be stolen in the street
Posted: October 24, 2025
Marisol
Medellín
You need to be aware all the time, as long as you are in tourist places and with people that you can trust. About the crime, the best thing to do is keep your things in a safe place, not in an exposed pocket. In general is a good place to travel, be careful with strangers, and enjoy the trip.
Posted: October 17, 2025Safety in Colombia
